National AI Competition 2025

Malaysia's largest
AI Competition

For Secondary and Pre-University Students

Organized by

With support from

The Story

how will ai change tomorrow?

AI is transforming the world, and we believe young Malaysians should play a role in shaping this future.

We created this platform to empower secondary and pre-university students with opportunities to explore, innovate, and make an impact using AI.

We envision a future where students use AI to express ideas, solve real-world challenges, and create meaningful change.

Competition Tracks

AI GENERATED ART

Redefine creativity through generative AI artwork.

AI Innovation

Design impactful, scalable AI solutions for society.

AI TECHNICAL

Solve real problems with advanced AI model.

HOW TO APPLY?

Check your eligibility

Teams of 4 members who are current students between Form 3 to Pre-University (or equivalent). ​

All members should be studying in an institution based in Malaysia

Register Your Team

Register your team by 2nd April 2025 ​

​The competition questions will be sent only to registered teams.

Participate in Workshops

Join our 2 free online workshops to learn more about AI and be more prepared with your submission

Submit Your Project

Preliminary round: Online submission of proposals by 24th May 2025.​ Shortlisted teams will present to a panel of judges in Sunway University on 19th July 2025.

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Timeline

Why Join the Competition?

Learn About AI

  • Free competition with no registration fee
  • Two free online AI workshops by a Harvard AI researcher and industry experts
  • Network with industry partners for internship opportunities

Win Exciting Prizes

  • Sunway bursaries worth up to RMXX
  • Certificates and medals for winners
  • Certificates of participation for all participants

Frequently Asked Questions

No, participation is free.

Yes, we welcome students from all backgrounds.

Yes, you can form a group with students from different schools as long as all team members fall within the same age category (e.g., grade 9 -11, grade 12-13 or equivalent). This ensures fair competition and maintains alignment with the competition’s rules.

Yes, all workshops are free to attend.

There are 6 categories: 3 tracks across 2 age groups. The 2 age groups are:

  • Secondary: Form 3–Form 5 or equivalent
  • Pre-university: STPM/A-level, Grade 12–13 or equivalent

Challenge pack will be sent after registration close, which will be on April 2nd 11:59:59pm MYT.

 In total, 60 teams will be shortlisted.

Projects are shortlisted based on specific criteria unique to each track. For detailed information, please refer to the Challenge Pack on 2nd April after registration.

Cash prizes and a Sunway bursary worth up to XX.